Root canal treatment saves approximately 15 million teeth annually. It’s necessary when the pulp of a tooth becomes inflamed or infected. If left untreated, pulp infection can cause severe pain and even lead to an abscess. The notion that root canals are painful originated decades ago, but advancements in dental technology have made them virtually painless, comparable to having a cavity filled. At Envision A Smile Dentistry, we aim to change patients’ perceptions of root canal treatment by utilizing technologies that provide a painless experience while also addressing dental anxiety. During a root canal performed in our South Elgin, IL office, our highly skilled oral surgeon removes the infected pulp and nerve from the tooth root, cleans and shapes the inside of the root canal, and then fills and seals the space.
A tooth root comprises the lower two-thirds of your tooth and serves as its anchor, maintaining the health of your jawbone. The radicular portion of the tooth, located below the pulp chamber, houses the root canal space. The apex, the tip of the tooth root, can be round, oval, long oval, flattened, or irregular. Incisors, canines, and premolars typically have a single root, while molars have two or three, each of which can become infected.
When pulp inside your tooth root becomes infected, it’s crucial to remove the pulp and bacteria to save your tooth, maintain good oral health, and overall well-being. During a root canal in South Elgin, IL, our oral surgeon begins by numbing the treatment site with a local anesthetic, ensuring you won’t feel any pain, although you may experience slight pressure during the procedure. Next, we drill a small hole in your tooth crown to access the pulp chamber. Carefully, we remove all the bacteria, infected pulp, and tissues. Then, we fill and seal the end of the tooth with a rubberlike material called gutta-percha. Finally, we restore the tooth with a crown or filling to protect it and restore its normal function. We accept various insurance plans and offer third-party financing options to ensure your treatment is both painless and affordable.
When our oral surgeon performs a root canal in St. Charles, IL, this will enable you to live a comfortable and functional life free of tooth pain. The benefits of root canal treatment include:
The best way to prevent a root canal is to practice good oral hygiene, avoid hard food that can crack teeth, and protect your teeth when playing sports. Follow these additional precautions:
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